Washington decision‑makers rely on the Health Workforce Sentinel Network to understand real‑world employer challenges, from hiring and retention to policy and innovation. It’s been a year since the last Sentinel Network data collection effort, and a lot has changed.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, employer perspectives are essential to ensuring workforce challenges and priorities are recognized and addressed. Please take a few minutes to share your organization’s health workforce needs to inform solutions at the state level.

Share your input before May 3, 2026

You’ll have the opportunity to share insights on:

  1. Hiring: Roles that are hardest to fill
  2. Recruitment & Retention: What’s working (and what isn’t)
  3. Challenges: Suggest changes that would better support your organization
  4. Innovation: Creative strategies you’re trying

 About the Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network

  • Responses are confidential and reported only in aggregate
  • Participants complete a brief annual questionnaire with real policy impact
  • Employers statewide help shape Washington’s workforce decisions
  • Explore insights from fellow Sentinels on our findings dashboard, in policy briefs, and overarching findings pages. 

Questions? Email [email protected] or call (206) 543-9797.